Best Everett Rodriguez Podcasts (2024)

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#7--Everett Kozlowski 2:21:38

13d ago2:21:38

2:21:38

In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *What a combat engineer platoon does as part of a battalion landing team *What it was like joining BLT 1/8 *Building trust between Everett’s platoon and BLT 1/8 *Everett’s advice to platoon commanders looking to build trust between units *His platoon’s training plan for the 24th MEU workup *Respondi…

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#6--Joshua Jonesia (Part Two) 1:41:56

2M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Josh’s joining 1/8 *Differences in morale and culture between units in the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions *The current culture and unit pride in 1/8 *Recent controversies involving Third Battalion, Sixth Marines *The challenges and benefits of leading HKIA vets in his squad *Winning the 2nd Marine Di…

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#5--Joshua Jonesia (Part One) 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Josh’s experiences with squad leaders up to this point in his career *How these leaders influenced him *His experiences going through the reconnaissance training pipeline and serving with 3rd Recon Battalion *His decision to leave the recon community and the shame he felt as a result *Josh's deploy…

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#4--Andres Rodriguez 1:45:50

3M ago1:45:50

1:45:50

In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Andres’ operational experiences before joining 2/1 *The organization and strength of Weapons Company, 2/1, at the beginning of its deployment with the SP-MAGTF-CR *The company’s deployment prior to heading to HKIA *When the Afghanistan mission first appeared on the company’s radar *Managing Marines…

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#3--Fred Smith 55:37

5M ago55:37

55:37

In this episode, we discuss: *Mr. Smith joining 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, in Vietnam and assuming command of his platoon *His staff NCOs, especially SSgt Richard Jackson and Gunnery Sergeant Alan Sora, and other Marines and Sailors who deeply influenced him *Coping with the loss of subordinate leaders and advice on dealing with such losses *Comba…

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#2--Connor O'Brien 1:31:54

6M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

In this episode, we discuss: *Connor's time with Marine Security Forces *Corporals Course *Serving in 1/7 as a squad leader and overcoming the stigma of Security Forces NCOs *The Advanced Infantry Marine Course *Connor’s deployment to Darwin, Australia *Keeping Marines in a forward-deployed mindset *What excited Connor most about being a squad lead…

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#1--Matthew Melao 56:39

6M ago56:39

56:39

In this episode, we discuss: *Matt's decision to join the Marine Corps *His experiences at boot camp and the School of Infantry-East *His experiences with squad leaders up to this point in his career *How well the Marine Corps is preparing him to be a squad leader *The Advanced Infantry Marine Course *Matt's experiences as a team leader, assistant …

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#19--David Glantz 4:03:27

9M ago4:03:27

4:03:27

In this episode, we discuss: *Col Glantz’s Vietnam service *How his experiences in Vietnam influenced him as a military historian and researcher *What led him to study the Nazi-Soviet War *The Army’s Art of War Symposia from 1984-1987 *How the Soviet Army and US Army defined doctrine (move???) *The case for an operational level of war *The introduc…

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#18--Kendrick Kuo 1:16:54

12M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *What drew Kendrick to study military innovation *How he defines military innovation *What conventional wisdom says about military innovation *How innovation differs from adaption *Some recent historical examples of military innovation *Whether military innovation fails more often than it succeeds *…

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#17--Aaron Reep (Voices of HKIA Series) 2:44:06

1y ago2:44:06

2:44:06

Please visit: www.oarfoundation.org In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *Aaron’s thoughts on the two-year anniversary of Copperhead Company’s arrival at HKIA *His experiences as a rifle platoon commander with the 26th MEU and combat advisor with TF Southwest and how these influenced the way he led at HKIA *C/1/8’s deployment with the …

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#16--Lee Bowden (Voices of HKIA Series) 1:59:24

1y ago1:59:24

1:59:24

Link to Operation Allies Refuge (OAR) Foundation OAR Foundation’s Instagram handle: OARfoundation Lee’s Instagram handle: Leer_Bow In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *The skills and missions of EOD Marines *How Lee’s previous five deployments shaped the way he led and made decisions at HKIA *The people and organization of Blackbeard'…

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#15--Erik Villard 3:07:31

1y ago3:07:31

3:07:31

Erik's Social Media Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/Erikhistorian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikthehistorian LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikvillard/⁠ In this episode, we discuss the following topics. *How Erik became a military historian *Roleplaying games as training for military historians *Which military historians infl…

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#14--Hayden Gamarra (Voices of HKIA Series) 2:10:19

1y ago2:10:19

2:10:19

In this episode, we discuss: *Hayden’s experiences in 2/10 before joining the 24th MEU *Becoming a battery XO as a second lieutenant *Easy Battery’s experiences with the 24th MEU prior to HKIA *Initial indicators that the MEU might head to HKIA *Easy Battery’s training and preparations for HKIA *The challenge of knowing when to “flip the switch” of…

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#13--Nicholas Reynolds 2:17:45

1y ago2:17:45

2:17:45

In this episode, we discuss: -What drew Col Reynolds to studying history -The value of history for the military professional -Avoiding traps and pitfalls in studying and using history -Studying at Oxford -German General Ludwig Beck -Doctrine in the German army (1914-1945) -How the Marine Corps used history while Col Reynolds was a company-grade off…

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#12--Tanner Champlin (Voices of HKIA Series) 1:32:02

1+ y ago1:32:02

1:32:02

In this episode, we discuss: -Tanner getting assigned his squad before deploying with the 24th MEU -What the deployment looked like before heading to HKIA -His reaction to the news that the MEU would deploy to Kabul -His understanding of the situation in Kabul before touching ground in HKIA -Tanner’s first days at HKIA -Clearing the airport of civi…

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#11--Ben Connable 1:31:35

1+ y ago1:31:35

1:31:35

In this episode, we discuss the following: -Ben’s forthcoming book on modern ground combat -The lack of definitions of the terms “character of war” and “nature of war” -The “debate” on FD 2030 -The supposed massive changes touted in modern warfare, like drones -Ben's research methods and case sample set -Coding cases -The problem with how the US mi…

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#10--Jordan Eddington (Voices of HKIA Series) 1:58:49

1+ y ago1:58:49

1:58:49

In this episode, we discuss: *What an infantry battalion operations officer does *How Jordan’s experiences at 2nd LAR, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and 1/8 influenced how he fought the battalion prior to HKIA *The 24th MEU's deployment prior to heading to HKIA *The exercises done in preparation for HKIA *The original plan to conduct th…

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#9--Robert Neller 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

59:11

In this episode, we discuss: *The experimental and intellectual predecessors of FD 2030 *The frequency of structural change in the Marine Corps *General Neller's dislike of the term “near-peer” *Vertical vs. horizontal structural cuts within organizations *The removal of scout snipers from infantry battalions *His views on the debate on Force Desig…

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#8--Richard Harrison 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Amazon link to Richard's book: https://amzn.to/42bM9Lx In this episode, we discuss: *Where the idea of Soviet high commands came from *How they were structured *The commanders who led them *The role and influence of commissars in the high commands *The Soviet capture of the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin Island *The high commands post-World War II *The…

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#7--William Dean Long (Part 2) 1:58:41

1+ y ago1:58:41

1:58:41

-Dean’s experiences as a student at The Basic School (TBS) and Infantry Officer Course (IOC) -His time as a platoon commander and executive officer with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines -Dean’s deployment to Afghanistan -How the enemy in Afghanistan differed from those in Iraq -Some of his leadership failures and successes -When people reach their breaki…

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#6--William Dean Long (Part 1) 2:31:35

1+ y ago2:31:35

2:31:35

*Where Dean’s interests in military matters come from *How well the Marine Corps excites and educates Marines in military history, specifically Marine Corps history *How to interest Marines in military history *What led Dean to join the Marine Corps and serve in the infantry *Where Dean first learned about the 9/11 attacks *Dean’s time serving at M…

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#5--Conner Fuller (Voices of HKIA Series) 1:10:34

2y ago1:10:34

1:10:34

In this episode, we discuss: *Connor’s Marine Corps career before joining the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit *What his deployment was like prior to the HKIA mission *The training Connor received in preparation for HKIA *The organization of CLB 24 *Connor’s reaction to learning about the HKIA mission *His understanding of the situation on the ground…

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#4--Nick Rossovskij (Voices of HKIA Series) 58:38

2y ago58:38

58:38

In this episode, we discuss: *Bravo Company’s deployment with the 24th MEU prior to heading to HKIA *Its training and preparation for the HKIA NEO *The company’s reaction to hearing it would go to HKIA *Nick’s understanding of the situation on the ground before arriving at HKIA *Bravo Company’s first day at HKIA *Its role in clearing the airfield o…

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#3--Devon Sanderfield, Nathaniel Baker, and Michael Carreiro 1:44:47

2y ago1:44:47

1:44:47

In this episode, we discuss: *What the Infantry Battalion-Experiment (IBX) is *Alpha Company’s structure and rank-billet requirements *How the company is supposed to conduct Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations *Grumbling from some of the enlisted leaders over the new rank-billet requirements *Lt Carreiro’s experience in A/1/2 so far including wh…

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#2--Dustin Casey (Voices of HKIA Series) 1:11:11

2y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

In this episode, we discuss: *Dustin's deployment prior to heading to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) including the training he received in preparation for the non-combatant evacuation operation there (NEO) *His reaction to the news that his company was heading to HKIA *His understanding of the situation at the airport before arriving *A/…

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#1--Samuel McGrury (Voices of HKIA Series) 1:53:48

2y ago1:53:48

1:53:48

In this episode, we discuss: *Alpha/1/8’s deployment prior to heading to Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) including the training it did in preparation for the non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) *Sam’s reaction to the news that his company was heading to HKIA and how his Marines were informed *Sam’s use of TDGs set at HKIA in preparat…

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#13--Herman Stacy Clardy III 3:20:20

2y ago3:20:20

3:20:20

*The battalion commanders Clardy had as a company and field-grade officer and how they influenced him on how he views and practiced battalion command *What makes an ideal battalion commander. What makes a battalion commander from hell *The single most important thing battalion commanders do or should do for their unit *How Clardy’s time teaching at…

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#12--Seth Folsom 2:13:06

2+ y ago2:13:06

2:13:06

Liner Notes *The battalion commanders Folsom served under and how they shaped the way he views and practices battalion command *What makes an ideal battalion commander *What makes a battalion commander from hell *The single most important thing battalion commanders do or should do for their unit *Where the battalion commander’s place should be on t…

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#11--Scott Helminski 1:26:51

2+ y ago1:26:51

1:26:51

In this episode, we discuss: *Scott’s enlisted experience and its effects on how he views on leadership, command, and warfighting *Scott’s experience as an artilleryman, his understanding of fire support, and how these things may influence how he commands his battalion *Scott’s two deployments with Second Battalion, Eighth Marines, and how these ex…

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#10--Richard Harrison 1:30:22

2+ y ago1:30:22

1:30:22

In this episode, we discuss: *How the Germans and Soviets organized their forces in and near Ukraine on the eve of Operation Barbarossa and the principal senior commanders on each side *Why the Southwestern Front put up a stouter resistance against Army Group South than did its counterparts against Army Groups North and Center *The Uman encirclemen…

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#9--Prit Buttar 2:09:29

2+ y ago2:09:29

2:09:29

In this episode, we discuss: *Why Hitler wanted Ukraine *How the average Ukrainian viewed the Soviets and Germans on the eve of Operation Barbarossa and how these perceptions changed over the course of the war *How fighting in Ukraine went for the Soviets during Barbarossa *The First Battle of Kiev and the largest battle of encirclement and capture…

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#8--Gerald Nosich 2:10:56

2+ y ago2:10:56

2:10:56

In this episode, we discuss: *What is critical thinking and isn’t *Some of the most common misconceptions of critical thinking *The relationship between critical and creative thinking *How critical thinking relates to divergent and convergent thinking *The relationship between critical thinking, logic, and problem solving *Gerald’s take on the Dunn…

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#7--Michael Peznola 2:12:17

2+ y ago2:12:17

2:12:17

In this episode, we discuss: *Col Peznola’s education and training as a young officer *Col Peznola’s take on what “blocking and tackling” and “the basics” means in a tactical sense *His experience attending the Army’s Cavalry Leaders Course and what he learned from being around soldiers *When Col Peznola first heard about what would later be termed…

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#6--Lindsay Mathwick 1:40:26

2+ y ago1:40:26

1:40:26

In this episode, we discuss: *Lindsay’s experience as a student at The Basic School (TBS) *Her reaction to being assigned as a logistics officer *Her initial impressions of her first unit, 9th Communication Battalion *Her first year-long deployment to Iraq and experiences with “push” logistics *What it was like working for a Marine Expeditionary Fo…

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#5--Elizabeth and Robert Björk 1:26:56

2+ y ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Happy New Year, everyone! In this episode, we discuss *How the Björks define learning *The difference between learning and performance *The retrieval effect *The relationship between forgetting and learning *Some thoughts on why humans are terrible at predicting what they know vs what they don’t know and how well they think they’ll perform vs how t…

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The Ghost and General Smith: The Complete Story 33:38

2+ y ago33:38

33:38

It's finally here: The complete audio version of The Ghost and General Smith, a chilling look at one potential future for the U.S. Marine Corps. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

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#4--Ryan Gilchrist 2:22:56

3y ago2:22:56

2:22:56

In this episode, we discuss: *Gunner Gilchrist’s advice to his past self, Private First Class Gilchrist *What Infantry Training Battalion-East was like when Ryan attended as a student in 2003-2004 *What Ryan’s first unit (Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines) was like *Ryan’s deployment to Karma, Iraq—what the experience was like and what he lea…

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The Ghost and General Smith - Chapter 5 and Epilogue 7:00

3y ago7:00

7:00

In this episode, we conclude the tale of The Ghost and General Smith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

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The Ghost and General Smith - Chapter 4 9:17

3y ago9:17

9:17

In this episode, we continue the tale of The Ghost and General Smith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

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The Ghost and General Smith - Chapter 3 6:23

3y ago6:23

6:23

We resume our tale of The Ghost and General Smith with chapter 3. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

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#3--Dilan Swift 1:50:26

3y ago1:50:26

1:50:26

*What Dilan learned about company command from his time as a combined-anti-armor platoon commander and company executive officer *What he learned about company command from his company commanders *Dilan’s thoughts on what makes the ideal company commander and why *What makes the company commander from hell *The challenges and opportunities (leaders…

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The Ghost and General Smith - Chapter 2 6:59

3y ago6:59

6:59

We continue "The Ghost and General Smith," a fictional--and frightening--look at the future of the U.S. Marine Corps. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-oconnell/support

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The Ghost and General Smith - Preface and Chapter 1 9:18

3y ago9:18

9:18

This episode includes the preface and chapter 1 of "The Ghost and General Smith," a fictional--and frightening--look at the future of the U.S. Marine Corps. For the written version, please visit: https://www.themaneuverist.org/post/the-ghost-general-smith-preface-and-chapter-1-by-scott-weibling-jordan-miller-and-matt-tweedy --- Support this podcast…

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#2--Zachary Schwartz 2:02:12

3y ago2:02:12

2:02:12

In this episode, we discuss: *What Zach learned about company command from his time as a platoon commander *What he learned about company command from his company commanders *Zach’s thoughts on what makes the ideal company commander and why *What makes the company commander from hell *How Zach’s experiences as an instructor at The Basic School shap…

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#1--Ryan Ayer 1:13:24

3y ago1:13:24

1:13:24

In this episode, we discuss: *Ryan’s experience with company commanders up to this point in his career *The factors that distinguished the good from the great company commanders in Ryan’s battalion *What Ryan learned about company command while serving as a rifle platoon commander, combined anti-armor platoon commander, battalion assistant operatio…

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#11--Rick Atkinson 2:11:35

3+ y ago2:11:35

2:11:35

In this episode, we discuss: *The role that Rick’s father played in his son's interest in the US Army and military history *The role that Rick’s time living in Germany had in his decision to write about World War II *Rick’s interest in a career in the Army and his declined appointment to West Point *What led Rick to leave the Washington Post to pur…

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#10--John Schmitt 2:16:38

3+ y ago2:16:38

2:16:38

In this episode, we discuss -The emphasis (or lack thereof) placed on self-study, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving during John’s time as a junior officer -The four priorities of lieutenants when John served in the 2nd Marine Division -On then-Major General Al Gray making maneuver warfare the official doctrine of the division -The Mar…

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#9B--James McDonough 2:44:45

3+ y ago2:44:45

2:44:45

In this episode, we discuss -The US Army’s individual replacement system in Vietnam -McDonough’s experience serving as the aide to the commanding general of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam -McDonough’s thoughts on how technology has extended senior leaders’ ability to overexert influence or command on small units -How McDonough’s Vietnam expe…

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#9A--James McDonough 1:44:31

3+ y ago1:44:31

1:44:31

Note: This is part one of a two-part discussion. The conclusion will be released shortly. In this episode, we discuss -The Strategic Hamlet Program (SHP) in Vietnam and the role of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in that effort -How US platoon positions used in the SHP made enticing targets for the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army -The layout of McDo…

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#8--Sebastian Bae 2:37:40

3+ y ago2:37:40

2:37:40

In this episode, we discuss -What drew Sebastian to the Marine Corps and the infantry in particular -The persistent public view of the Marine Corps as an all-infantry force -The future of the ‘Every Marine a Rifleman’ ethos -The wearing away of front lines and rear areas in modern-day warfare -What Sebastian’s Marine Corps boot camp experience was …

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